[Closed] Issues with Version 6 - Page 10

JSWolf · 07-13-2022, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by peekpoke

From what I can tell, there is NO WAY to upgrade LIBC to a newer version.
The only solution is to upgrade your entire Linux machine to a version that uses LIBC 2.31.

Having done several linux upgrades, and had numerous things break taking days to fix... this is a pretty insane requirement!

https://www.digitalocean.com/communi...n-ubuntu-18-04

kovidgoyal is not responsible for broken Linux distros.

JSWolf · 07-13-2022, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterT

Uninstall the dedrm plugin.

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Don't uninstall. Disable would be better so you don't lose the keys.

JSWolf · 07-13-2022, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DNSB

No need to download the DeDRM 10.0.2 release. Download the current code. Unzip it and run the make-release.py file. This will generate the DeDRM_tools.zip. Open that file with a zip utility and extract DeDRM_plugin.zip and Obok_plugin.zip. Install either or both using the calibre => Preferences => Plug-ins => Load plug-in from file.

Edit: My test for this procedure was done on a MacOS Monterey 12.4 virtual machine. I copied over 4 non-DRMmed epubs and used DeACSM to load 2 epubs from .ascm files.

Actually, using the directions linked in post #110 of this thread (page 8) is the best way to generate the plugin from the current code. It does not require downloading 10.0.2 or installing Python. Just a few simple clicks is all that's needed.

PeterT · 07-13-2022, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Don't uninstall. Disable would be better so you don't lose the keys.

The reason for uninstall is the version being used is Alf's which will not be updated.

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MerlinMama · 07-13-2022, 08:38 AM

I'm not able to properly launch Calibre 6. I get the following error message:

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calibre, version 6.0.0
ERROR: Startup error: There was an error during calibre startup. Parts of calibre may not function. Click "Show details" to learn more.

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "calibre\gui2\main.py", line 315, in initialize_db_stage2
File "calibre\gui2\main.py", line 258, in start_gui
File "calibre\gui2\ui.py", line 244, in initialize
File "calibre\gui2\init.py", line 567, in init_layout_mixin
File "calibre\gui2\book_details.py", line 1063, in __init__
File "calibre\gui2\book_details.py", line 777, in __init__
File "calibre\gui2\widgets2.py", line 533, in __init__
TypeError: QFont.setPixelSize(): argument 1 has unexpected type 'float'

I tried repair, uninstall and reinstall. I've also tried restarting computer after each trial.

Calibre does kind of run after this, but I can't access it. It doesn't show as open, but if I try clicking the icon to launch again, it tells me:

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calibre, version 6.0.0
ERROR: Contacting calibre failed: Failed to contact running instance of calibre, try restarting calibre

Failed to connect to Listener at: \\.\pipe\CalibreGUI-wenpix with error: QLocalSocket::connectToServer: Invalid name

b'launched:["calibre.exe"]'

ownedbycats · 07-13-2022, 08:48 AM

Do you know what UI font you were using?

JSWolf · 07-13-2022, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterT

The reason for uninstall is the version being used is Alf's which will not be updated.

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Installing over that version will keep the keys.

davidfor · 07-13-2022, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MerlinMama

I'm not able to properly launch Calibre 6. I get the following error message:

I tried repair, uninstall and reinstall. I've also tried restarting computer after each trial.

Calibre does kind of run after this, but I can't access it. It doesn't show as open, but if I try clicking the icon to launch again, it tells me:

For the latter, look in task manager and see if there is a calibre task running. Then kill it. After that, it should start, but, you might get the original error.

Edit:

If I am reading the code correctly, you have a tweak called "change_book_details_font_size_by" set to a number that is not an integer. You can fix this by, carefully, editing the file "tweaks.json" that is in the configuration directory and removing the line with "change_book_details_font_size_by" in it. Or removing the file completely, but, that will remove any other tweaks you have made.

MerlinMama · 07-13-2022, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ownedbycats

Do you know what UI font you were using?

If you're asking me, I can't remember offhand. I *think* it was whatever is default, but I had changed the size. I could be wrong and changed the font too. As soon as I get back to the computer where Calibre is installed, I'll revert to previous version to make sure.

@davidfor: Thank you!

rantanplan · 07-13-2022, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterT

The reason for uninstall is the version being used is Alf's which will not be updated.

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I think that you can update via external package from noDRM and keep your configuration / keys from the hairy alien edition so deactivating the plugin has it's advantages.

MerlinMama · 07-13-2022, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by davidfor

If I am reading the code correctly, you have a tweak called "change_book_details_font_size_by" set to a number that is not an integer. You can fix this by, carefully, editing the file "tweaks.json" that is in the configuration directory and removing the line with "change_book_details_font_size_by" in it. Or removing the file completely, but, that will remove any other tweaks you have made.

Yes, that fixed it. Didn't even remember using that, but even if I did, I probably wouldn't have thought of it. I'm glad that I checked back here before uninstalling and reinstalling for a 3rd time! Thank you again

rracoon01 · 07-13-2022, 10:36 AM

This is what it looks like when I launch Calibre.

This is what it looks like after clicking the maximize button the first time.

This is what it looks like after clicking the maximize button the 2nd time.

Always opened perfectly prior to the 6.0 upgrade.

a

rracoon01 · 07-13-2022, 10:48 AM

Well I don't seem to be able to add my images. I'll have to look into that. In the mean time, follow this link to a dropbox with the three images. As Calibre starts out, after clicking the maximize button the first time and after clicking the maximize button the 2nd time.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/awky13rq7...wT0kX8vna?dl=0

JSWolf · 07-13-2022, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rracoon01

This is what it looks like when I launch Calibre.

Sorry, but you cannot use images stored on dropbox. I suggest you attach the images instead.

kovidgoyal · 07-13-2022, 12:52 PM

@rracoon01 that's pretty strange, anything unusual about your windows install? I certainly cannot replicate that behavior.

07-13-2022, 10:36 AM	#147
rracoon01 Connoisseur Posts: 88 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2013 Device: android tablets	This is what it looks like when I launch Calibre. This is what it looks like after clicking the maximize button the first time. This is what it looks like after clicking the maximize button the 2nd time. Always opened perfectly prior to the 6.0 upgrade. a Last edited by rracoon01; 07-13-2022 at 10:45 AM. Reason: Changed the image links to dropbox

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